Spider-Man faces a stranger who will change how he views himself, the events of September 11, Aunt May discovering his identity and Dr. Octopus in California.
Travel back in time to witness the creation of the world's favorite web-slinger as dreamed up by comic book legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, who redefined what it meant to be a hero. In this Hulk-sized, collector's dream, the first 21 Spider-Man stories from 1962-1964 have been meticulously photographed from the most pristine copies of these rare comic books--a fine art celebration of the teen super hero in this inaugural volume of TASCHEN's Marvel Comics Library series. Also available in a Collector's Edition of 1,000 numbered copies
There's a new criminal in town and his name is... Spider-Man?! Is Spider-Man committing crimes in his sleep? Is he losing his mind? The only one who may know the truth is the man of mystery known only as Mysterio!
Collects Amazing Fantasy (1995) #16-18, Untold Tales of Spider-Man (1995) #1-14. Peter Parker's earliest days as the Amazing Spider-Man! Join acclaimed tale-spinner Kurt Busiek, the legendary scribe of MARVELS, as he delves into the past once more to weave an intricate web of "lost" stories! First, Peter must come to terms with his Uncle Ben's death - and learn how best to honor his memory - as he takes his first fledgling steps as a crimefighter! Then, swing along with Spidey for a series of untold gems as the newly minted Spider-Man encounters the Human Torch, Doctor Octopus, the Vulture, Sandman and more classic characters - along with new friends and foes, including Batwing, Bluebird and the Scorcher - on his way to becoming Marvel's premier super hero! But what are the shocking secrets of Peter's first love, Betty Brant?
When the Peter Parker of the Ultimate Universe falls, the world needs a Spider-Man - and here comes Miles Morales! But what's the secret behind his powers - and can he master them before the Scorpion strikes? Family life gets complicated as Miles learns the truth about his uncle Aaron, and Captain America comes calling when war breaks out! Miles shares a multiversal meeting of the Spider-Men with the Marvel Universe's Peter Parker - but what tragedy could leave the young hero swearing never to wear the webs again? There'll be familiar faces, heroic allies, deadly menaces, a startling return - and a sprinkling of romance - in the complete Ultimate Universe adventures of Miles Morales! COLLECTING: ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN 1-28, 16.1; SPIDER-MEN 1-5; CATACLYSM: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 1-3; ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 200; MILES MORALES: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN 1-12; MATERIAL FROM ULTIMATE FALLOUT 4
Meet Ben Reilly, clone of Spider-Man! When Peter Parker decides to retire, Ben takes up the job as the new web-slinger in town, the Scarlet Spider! And there's no shortage of foes waiting to fight him - including Dr. Octopus, Venom, Carnage, the new Green Goblin, Kaine, the High Evolutionary, Joystick and the Looter! Plus: The Scarlet Spider joins the New Warriors! Collecting SPIDER-MAN: THE PARKER YEARS, NEW WARRIORS (1990) #65-66, SCARLET SPIDER UNLIMITED #1, WEB OF SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, AMAZING SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, SPECTACULAR SCARLET SPIDER #1-2, GREEN GOBLIN #3. and SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN (1996) #0 and MINI-COMIC.
Teenager Peter Parker not only must deal with being bullied by quarterback Flash Thompson at school, but his alter ego Spider-Man has his hands full when superheroes Daredeveil, Nova, the Thing, and Iron Man start acting strange and causing trouble in the city.
Collects Spider-Man (1990) #1-14, 16; X-Force (1991) #4. The book that transformed comics! Todd McFarlane became a superstar illustrating AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but he changed the industry forever with his next project: the “adjectiveless” SPIDER-MAN! Taking on both writing and art duties, McFarlane ushered Peter Parker into a gritty new era — and it began with “Torment”! When the Big Apple’s streets run red with blood, the web-slinger heads into the sewers to stop the Lizard’s homicidal rampage. But what is driving his old friend and foe? Plus: Ghost Rider lends a bony hand when the deranged Hobgoblin returns, the wall-crawler finds himself at the center of a clash of claws between Wolverine and Wendigo and Pete goes back in black to face Morbius the Living Vampire! And in the ultimate nineties team-up, Spidey joins X-Force to battle the unstoppable Juggernaut!
Collects Spider-Man #1-5. Webs, fangs and voodoo drums! A vengeance-seeking villain binds another Spider-Man foe to her will, but can they really resurrect a third to triple-team the wall-crawler?